A £5 million project has now revamped the property’s main entrance on Air Street, adding a redesigned double height lobby and reception, along with a new restaurant concept above the lobby.

Both spaces have been designed by Italian architect and designer Piero Lissoni, with the lobby featuring double height revolving doors, taking guests through to a centerpiece bespoke Murano glass chandelier hanging above a table displaying flowers by the hotels in-house florist Jamie Aston.

Reception is located at the back of the lobby, flanked by large bookshelves, and the waiting area features furniture by the likes of Paolo Castelli, Poltrona Frau, Cassina and Living Divani.

The new 110-cover restaurant Laurent at Café Royal (which replaces the Ten Room) offers a “refined all-day dining” menu by Laurent Tourondel, with an open kitchen serving grilled meat and fish dishes, as well as sushi and sashimi.